U.S. Route 221, US-221 Bus/NC-226 to I-40

 

Location: US-221 and US-221 Business, McDowell Cty

After the right turn, we’re reminded to stay on US-221 for I-40 west.

Location: US-221 and US-221 Business, McDowell Cty

Reassurance shield after the split.

Location: US-221 and Spooky Hollow Rd, McDowell Cty

About a mile later, we’re reassured that we should stay on 221 for I-40.

Location: US-221 and I-40, McDowell Cty

Junction I-40 coming up.

Location: US-221 and I-40, McDowell Cty

Keep left I-40 east and turn right for I-40 west.

Location: US-221 and I-40, McDowell Cty

Turn left ahead for I-40 east.

Location: US-221 and I-40, McDowell Cty

Follow I-40 east to Morganton.

 S to US-64/US-74A, N to US-70

 W to US-70, E to NC-226

 N to US-70

 S to I-40, N to US-70